Former DeSoto and Texas Tech legend Byron Hanspard sees his son honored for signing with Baylor

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DeSoto defensive back Byron Hanspard Jr. was surrounded by his family at the school's signing day ceremony Wednesday. He was honored for signing with Baylor during the early signing period in December.

DESOTO -- DeSoto legend Byron Hanspard was on hand for the school's signing day ceremony Wednesday. The former Texas Tech All-American and NFL running back was there because his son Byron Hanspard Jr. was recognized for signing with Baylor in December during the NCAA's new early signing period.

"Great son, he's been a great kid, worked hard, he does everything he needs to do to be a great academic person, not just an athlete," the elder Hanspard said of his son, an Under Armour All-American defensive back and four-star recruit.

When asked what he told his son during the recruiting process, Hanspard said, "Just relax, allow them to kind of sell themselves and then you make the decision on where you want to attend."

Hanspard said the family visited Texas Tech, but he told his son, "I was not going to make the decision for him, because he is the one that has to be at the school, he is the one that has to love the coaches and be around them. Ultimately, he loved Baylor."